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Saitama Shrine

Ooyamato Shrine (Nishi-ku)

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大倭神社

Ancient shrine founded by Yamato Takeru, dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, with a rich history.

Ooyamato Shrine (Nishi-ku)
Taisuke.Kasuya CC BY-SA 4.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • Ancient shrine founded during Emperor Keiko's reign.
  • Yamato Takeru enshrined Susanoo-no-Mikoto here.
  • Monks from Kichijoin temple became Shinto priests.
  • Merged 17 surrounding shrines in 1907.

Getting there

  • 23-minute walk from Nishi-Omiya Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

埼玉県さいたま市西区三橋6-411 Open in Google Maps

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